Stories from Monday, August 10, 2009

JOHNSON -- Jesse Johnson and Erin Martin, Fort Scott, and siblings Tyler and Dylan, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Kaysia Denise Najyla Johnson. Kaysia was born at 11:20 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott...

The Kansas Arts Commission announces the creation of a new program which get Kansas artists will have the opportunity to design a new Kansas Arts License Plate. Robyn Horton, of the KAC, said the money raised from the purchase of the license plates will go toward funding grants for art programs within the state...

The first case of the H1N1 influenza A virus in Linn County has been confirmed, health officials announced Saturday. An adult living in Linn County was diagnosed with the virus last week, according to a statement from Linn County Health Department Administrator Donna Thomas...

United States Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., will attend a special town hall meeting Wednesday to discuss issues facing Kansas residents. Brownback, who is conducting town hall meetings throughout the state this month, will be in Fort Scott from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Fort Scott Country Club, 2414 S. Horton St. The meeting will be hosted by the Fort Scott Rotary Club, and the Fort Scott Kiwanis Club and Pioneer Club...

The Kansas Department of Transportation expects to begin a highway resurfacing project Thursday on U.S. Highway 54. The project extends from the Allen and Bourbon county line east for approximately 21 miles to end at the concrete pavement in Fort Scott...

Organizers of the upcoming Fort Scott Community Gala are preparing for this year's event, which is designed to benefit a major local revitalization project. The gala, with a theme of "Rollin' on the River," is scheduled to take place from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the River Room, 3 W. Oak St. Proceeds from this year's gala will be used to help fund a master plan for the Riverfront Park and Trails project along a section of the Marmaton River...

What started out as a small contribution three years ago has grown into a significant blessing to many families in the Uniontown school district. According to Jeff Feagins, pastor of the Marmaton Community Church in Redfield, the congregation enjoys reaching out to the local community. ...